Bouteflika & Moubarak

North African, Sahel counterterrorism agencies explore in Marrakech approaches to strengthen regional cooperation

Marrakech is hosting a two-day high-level meeting of the heads of counterterrorism and security agencies of North African and Sahel countries. The meeting, held under the auspices of the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism, provides participants with a platform to debate strategies and approaches to strengthen regional cooperation on counter-terrorism issues, terrorist threat assessment, and […]

Moroccan Dolidol Company to step up operations in Nigeria with IFC Support

Dolidol, a Moroccan manufacturer and distributor of bedding products, has secured a €20 million financial support of the International Finance Corporation and Proparco to enhance its production and sales in Nigeria. The financing package includes a loan of €13.5 million from IFC and €6.5 million provided by Proparco, the French Development Institution. The financing will […]

Morocco’s Arma seeks African expansion

Like many state and private Moroccan companies, waste management company Arma said it plans to set up a waste management plant in Abidjan where it is finalizing deals with suppliers. The company’s CEO Youssef Ahizoun told Reuters the plastic waste recycling plant would be ready within few months. Arma investment would be the first by […]